State-owned telecom operator BSNL has inked a clutch of agreements with Facebook and MobiKwik as its looks to popularise the Internet and its value added services among customers. 25105b
The pacts were signed to commemorate the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Facebook, Express Wi-Fi Program'.
Facebook, through the Express Wi-Fi service, offers Internet facility via public hotspots to s in rural parts of the country, in partnership with telecom operators.
Under another MoU, the company will work with MobiKwik to co-create a BSNL mobile wallet to facilitate payment for its products and services.
The wallet will be available exclusively to BSNL customers in India, BSNL said in a statement. Additionally, MobiKwik will also enable "digital sale" of BSNL SIM cards through its app and website.
The BSNL statement further said that the third MoU with Disney India will provide online gaming services to mobile customers of the telecom operator.
The state-run operator which is facing stiff competition from private telcos like Reliance Jio, also launched a new solution in partnership with Data Infosys to offer bulk email services to government and private companies.
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